Edmonton Climate Analysis

For this climate analysis project, we studied the local climate of Edmonton, Alberta using Climate Consultant and the CBE Clima Tool. Our goal was to understand how climate conditions influence building design and to identify effective climate-responsive strategies through precedent research.

We generated and annotated a series of graphics—including heatmaps, wind roses, sun shading charts, and psychrometric diagrams—to highlight key environmental challenges and opportunities. These visualizations helped us interpret seasonal temperature swings, solar angles, and wind patterns, and understand how they affect comfort and energy use throughout the day and year.

Based on our analysis, we selected two climate-responsive strategies: passive solar heating and high-performance windows. Through precedent studies, we examined how these strategies have been successfully applied in similar cold-climate contexts. We documented their design details, operational impacts, and performance benefits, including improved thermal comfort and reduced energy demand.

Our final poster integrates climate data, annotated visuals, and precedent findings to demonstrate how thoughtful design can respond to Edmonton’s climate and reduce environmental impact.